Peer Specialist
$41,600–$49,920 year
On-siteSyracuse, New York, United States
Syracuse, New York, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$41,600–$49,920 yearHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Part TimeHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Job Summary
Provide required services to guests enrolled in the Supportive Crisis Residence, including assistance with personal care, safety planning, and medication monitoring. Deliver peer support and crisis intervention using Recovery Oriented Services and Trauma-Informed Care while completing documentation such as Individual Service Plans and Daily Progress Notes. Work closely with Health Homes and treatment providers to develop integrated care plans and offer advocacy, referrals, and linkage services. Provide coverage for the program as reflected in the staffing plan, including overnights as required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Certified or provisionally certified by the Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS), Family Peer Advocate (FPA), Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), and/or Peer Specialists who have completed all required State approved training specific to their title
- Have personal experience with emotional, behavioral, addiction, or co-occurring disorders or as a parent/primary caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, addiction, or co-occurring disorders
- A respect for, compassion and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis
- Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery
- Hours: Days, Evenings, Weekends, and Overnights
Desired Qualifications
- Certification within six months of employment
- Work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model with one to two years of personal recovery experience
- Peer Certification hours
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